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List of Royal Navy vessels active in 1981

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The following vessels were in commission, planned or under construction for Her Majesty's Royal Navy in 1981.[1]

Aircraft Carriers

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Destroyers

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Frigates

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Amphibious Units

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Mine Warfare Forces

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Ice Patrol Ship

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Offshore Patrol Vessels

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Submarine Service

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Under refit for conversion to STOVL carrier with addition of 7.5° ski ramp.
  2. ^ a b c d In Build.
  3. ^ a b c d e Laid Down.
  4. ^ Reserve in Stand-by Squadron.
  5. ^ Navigation/Direction training and trials ship, Portsmouth.
  6. ^ RFA crewed vessels in support of Fearless-class landing ships.
  7. ^ Exercise Mine Layer – Could operate as operational mine layer if required.
  8. ^ Prototype Coastal Minesweeper/Hunter.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h Vessels belong to Royal Navy Reserve.
  10. ^ Replacement announced on 15 July 1980 for 4 or 5 new build boats to carry Trident missiles.

References

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  1. ^ Moore, John E., ed. (1981). Jane's Fighting Ships 1981-82. London, UK: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd. ISBN 978-0-71060-728-7.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Valentine, Chris. "The Falklands Conflict – Data Library – Ships". The Falkland Islands Conflict 1982. Retrieved 27 March 2013.